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Section 3 - Selection Criteria and Selection Process
Section 3 - Selection Criteria and Selection Process Following the application Closing Date, the Department will conduct an assessment of all applications. To enable a comprehensive and accurate assessment of applications against the Selection Criteria, applicants must provide the information required in the format, …
Section 4 – Terms and Conditions of Application
Section 4 – Terms and Conditions of Application 4.1 Application conditions All applicants for funding under Reconnect are required to submit an Application Form. Your application is not an agreement or contract. Meeting the Selection Criteria does not guarantee funding. Funding is limited and applications will be …
Section 5: Glossary
Section 5: Glossary Applicant Means an organisation that submits an application. Individuals are not eligible to apply for Reconnect funding. Application Means the application for funding submitted by an applicant. The application must be filled out in accordance with the requirements in the Application Guidelines, on …
Section 6: Action Research Resources
Section 6: Action Research Resources 6.1 Reconnect Questions of National Significance The following text is provided by FaHCSIA in consultation with the Action Research Committee. The objective of Reconnect is to support young people ‘at risk of’ or experiencing homelessness, and improve their level of engagement with …
Acronyms
Acronyms AASW Australian Association of Social Workers AR Action Research ARC Action Research Committee (for Reconnect) CaLD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse FaHCSIA Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs GLBTI Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex HOME Advice Household …
Why do children come into out-of-home care?
Why do children come into out-of-home care? The vast majority of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise happy, healthy children. Some families need more assistance and the various forms of support services …
What is out-of-home care?
What is out-of-home care? Out-of-home care provides alternative accommodation for children and young people who are unable to live with their parents. In most cases, children in out-of-home care are also on a care and protection order. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) characterises a number of …
How many Australian children experience out-of-home care?
How many Australian children experience out-of-home care? At 30 June 2009, more than 34,000 children and young people were in out-of-home care. The AIHW reports that the number of children in out-of-home care in Australia increased by 44 per cent between 1999 and 2009. The proportion of children in out-of-home care …
Why develop National Standards?
Why develop National Standards? The Australian Government, state and territory governments and the non-government sector are developing National Standards to ensure children in need of out-of-home care are given consistent, best practice care, no matter where they live. Each state and territory government has a duty …
What do the National Standards cover?
What do the National Standards cover? The National Standards focus on those children and young people whose care arrangements have been ordered by the Children's Court, where the parental responsibility for the child or young person has been transferred to the Minister/Chief Executive. The National Standards are …